Greenup County Health Data
Greenup County, Kentucky
Health Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
219
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Greenup County, Kentucky
Greenup County healthier than national average
At 72.5 years, Greenup County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 72.0 years, and its 21.4% poor/fair health rate beats the national average of 21%, indicating a relatively healthy county. Greenup ranks in the top tier of U.S. counties for both longevity and perceived health status.
Greenup outperforms Kentucky on most measures
Greenup's 72.5-year life expectancy tops Kentucky's 72.2-year state average, and its 21.4% poor/fair health rate is among the state's best. The county's 6.1% uninsured rate significantly beats Kentucky's 7.0% average, meaning more residents here have health coverage.
Strong primary care and mental health access
Greenup County's 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank it among the region's best, ahead of Grant (40) but behind Grayson (60). With 219 mental health providers per 100K, Greenup offers excellent behavioral health access—top-tier for rural Kentucky.
Strong coverage and provider access drive health
Only 6.1% of Greenup County residents lack health insurance, one of the best rates in the state, and 51 primary care providers per 100K offer solid access to routine care. These factors help explain why Greenup's 21.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among Kentucky's best.
Keep Greenup County healthy
Even though Greenup has one of Kentucky's lowest uninsured rates at 6.1%, the roughly 600 uninsured residents should explore Healthcare.gov and Medicaid options. Health coverage strengthens community health and protects families from medical bankruptcy.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.